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$80+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to New Orleans (MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MSY
May 3 — May 101
Sun 5/3
Sun 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2510:45 am
MSP
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MSY
1 stop28h 57m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:13 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:34 am
MSP
-
MSY
1 stop24h 07m
Frontier
Wed 5/65:21 pm
MSY
-
MSP
2 stops39h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:06 am
MSP
-
MSY
1 stop11h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:39 pm
MSY
-
MSP
Nonstop2h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:30 am
MSP
-
MSY
1 stop6h 02m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:45 pm
MSY
-
MSP
2 stops20h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/62:18 pm
MSP
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 41m
Sun Country Air
Fri 4/108:13 pm
MSY
-
MSP
Nonstop2h 46m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 3/31$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/47:10 am
MSP
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/89:55 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:39 pm
MSP
-
MSY
2 stops18h 42m
Frontier
Thu 5/149:55 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:30 am
MSP
-
MSY
1 stop6h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/223:39 pm
MSY
-
MSP
2 stops18h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1810:15 pm
MSP
-
MSY
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Sun 6/219:48 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop11h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:00 pm
MSP
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/253:39 pm
MSY
-
MSP
2 stops18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:12 am
MSP
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2011:26 am
MSY
-
MSP
2 stops36h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:06 am
MSP
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/49:04 pm
MSY
-
MSP
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$264

Find flight deals from Minnesota to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$366

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

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Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 5/16

1:34 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop5h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/19

6:34 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$291

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 5/2

1:41 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops9h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$319

DuluthNew Orleans

DLH - MSY

DLHMSY

Duluth Intl

Mon 5/25

7:03 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$328

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Tue 5/26

5:30 am-4:04 pm

2 stops10h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

4:25 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$334

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Tue 5/26

5:38 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

11:20 am-12:05 am

2 stops12h 45m

$339

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 5/2

1:23 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop5h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$343

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Mon 4/20

9:04 pm-5:24 am

1 stop8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/4

9:04 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops40h 38m

$352

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 4/14

5:00 am-2:24 pm

2 stops9h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

3:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$359

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 5/9

7:10 am-3:59 pm

2 stops8h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$362

DuluthNew Orleans

DLH - MSY

DLHMSY

Duluth Intl

Sat 8/22

4:20 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/28

4:15 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$364

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Minnesota with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Minnesota to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MN to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2026.

When flying from Minnesota to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 3, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minnesota to New Orleans?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Minnesota?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Minnesota.

  • How popular is this Minnesota to New Orleans flight route?

    This flight path from Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    For as low as $291, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Minnesota in 5h 17m. There are 1004 mi between Minnesota and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $79 and Spirit Airlines from $107 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Fargo Hector Field - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Duluth Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans are WestJet (88%), Delta (87%) and Sun Country Air (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $177 on average, our data indicates $339 when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minnesota to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minnesota to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Minnesota to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Minnesota to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$68Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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